Nurse Practitioner - COPC;

Position: Nurse Practitioner - COPC (103380)
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Nurse Practitioner - COPC (103380)   

Requisition   103380  - Posted -  Nursing
Children’s Outpatient Clinic
Position Number:  
Union:  ONA
Status:  Full-Time | Day Shift
Salary Range:  $67.07 – $76.29 per hour + benefits/pension

Location:

Hotel Dieu Hospital Site, Kingston, ON
About the Role   Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) is seeking an experienced and passionate  NP  to join our  Children’s Outpatient Clinic .

This role offers the opportunity to practice at the full scope of advanced nursing within a collaborative, academic, and patient-and-family-centered care environment.
As a Nurse Practitioner, you will work autonomously and in partnership with an interprofessional team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care to a defined pediatric population. This role blends  clinical excellence, leadership, education, and research , supporting KHSC’s mission of advancing care, discovery, and learning.
Primary Function   The Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse in the  Extended Class  who applies advanced clinical expertise to autonomously:
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests
Prescribe medications and perform procedures within legislated scope
Promote health, wellness, and patient self-management
The NP practices in alignment with professional standards and applicable provincial legislation, including but not limited to:
Regulated Health Professions Act
Nursing Act
Public Hospitals Act
Health Protection and Promotion Act
Reporting to the  Program Operational Director , the NP practices with a high degree of independence, consulting with physicians and the interprofessional team when care is outside the NP scope of practice or medical directives.

Key Responsibilities   Clinical Practice     Provide comprehensive, patient- and family-centered clinical care to pediatric outpatients
Independently assess, diagnose, treat, and manage care within the NP scope of practice
Collaborate with the interprofessional team to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Manage complex clinical situations requiring advanced judgment and decision-making
Research & Evidence-Based Practice     Integrate current research and best practice guidelines into clinical care
Participate in research activities and quality improvement initiatives
Evaluate clinical practices to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
Support innovation that improves patient outcomes and advances nursing practice
Education     Serve as a clinical expert, coach, and mentor to staff and learners
Act as a preceptor for nursing and NP students
Identify learning needs and design educational strategies using adult learning principles
Provide education and consultation to patients, families, and community partners
Collaborate with Queen’s University and other academic institutions
Leadership     Provide professional and clinical leadership within the program and organization
Contribute to the development and evaluation of policies, guidelines, and standards
Participate in clinical and organizational committees
Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement
Advocate for patients, families, and communities within the health system

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

Current registration with the  College of Nurses of Ontario  as an  RN (Extended Class)  – Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal, or Primary Health Care
Master of Science in Nursing or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline
Minimum  3 years of nursing experience  in a related clinical area
Membership in a professional organization (e.g., CNA, RNAO, NPAO)
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills
Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and interprofessional collaboration skills
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation abilities
Proven ability to work independently and within a team
Strong organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills
Experience in education, conflict resolution, and change leadership
Knowledge of research methods, data analysis, and computer applications
Assets:
CNA Specialty Certification in area of practice
Additional Requirements     Participation in the  CNO…